Reviewed by: Tami
-morning whale watching-
•Provided breakfast and Lunch
•Friendly and Helpful Crews
•Snokeling and optional lesson for scuba diving!
•Safe and Fun!!
Next time I wanna go with my friends! (But it's perfect for families as well^^)
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Jeanne A
Beautiful day and beautiful catamaran to follow several whales spotted. The naturalist on board was extremely informative about the trip and also answered questions about living on the Big Island. A truly memorable experience.
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Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/15 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Natalie
We did the snorkelling & whale watching trip in Jan w/my two teenagers, brothers & young nephew. The staff were very friendly & courteous, helping my young nephew who was scared to enjoy the day. The snorkelling was fantastic and as promised, saw several spectacular humpbacks and spinner dolphins. The people working the boat made it fun & safe and were sure to help with anything needed. Well worth it & will definitely do it again!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2015/02/12 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Bill C
Amazing creatures. Definitely a must see activity if you are in Hawaii during the right time of year. I liked the fact that this tour allowed to you return until you actually see whales. I was fortunate to see my first time out, but nice to know I could have returned if I needed to without additional expense.
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Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/02/10 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Deb Stuckey
I was a little leary about swimming with Manta Rays at night in the ocean....but I knew I would regret not doing it. WHAT an experience!! The highlight of our trip. It was amazing to float on the water with those gigantic rays swimming literally inches from your body. I would highly recommend this to anyone!
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/07 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Roger
What a wonderful experience. We got to see whales and dolphins just a couple miles off shore. Whales breaching the surface constantly for 2 hours. We had one breach the water within 100 feet of the boat! Would highly recommend to anyone.
Thank you for the great review. We look forward to your return. Next timeyou may want to consider trying our Manta Ray Snorkel adventure. Mahalo!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/21 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Kamerin
最終日に参加しました。
午前中にふねにのりましたが、海外からの方が多くクジラが出てくると
のりのりで『イエ〜〜〜〜〜〜イ!!」
私の行った年末年始はまだ序の口のようですがこの後3月くらいまでハワイではザトウくじらが散乱の為に南下してきますからよく見えます。
見張り役の方々とキャプテンがあの辺り!火事を進めて行くと2匹親子で、雄のみなど様々な形態で
潮を吹き尻尾を見せて潜ったり・・・・最後の方は船を追いかけてくぐって行きました。
こんな体験はなかなか出来ませんが、船酔いする方は注意してくださいね
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Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/01/19 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/01 |
Reviewed by: David
My wife and I seen many whales and they where very entertaining. The crew was very hospitable,it was a great experience,
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Packages: | [09:30 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/01/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/12 |
Reviewed by: USA
何頭も見られて、イルカも見ることができました。
また参加したいと思いました。
お菓子も美味しかったです。
Aloha,
Mahalo for the wonderful feedback. We are happy you enjoyed seeing whales as well as dolphins while out on the 10am whale watch with Ocean Sports.
We hope to see you again the next time you are in Hawai'i.
Thank you!
Ocean Sports Crew
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Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Erin
You can't help mother nature -- we only saw one manta ray during our tour and the water was really choppy. The captain and crew were friendly, but had us wait for some other people that didn't show. I also don't feel they connected with us as a group, which was unfortunate.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/01/12 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/06 |
Reviewed by: SUZ
Absolutely incredible tour that was tailored to those on the boat...not a canned presentation. I highly recommend this tour. The captain and the whale expert (Denver) were exceptional. I never thought that I would learn this much about whales and be so close to them!
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Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Ota
It's a amazing experience!!!
We really recommend!!
Thank you for reviewing your trip.
A Hui Hou!!
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/02 |
Reviewed by: とぴこ
60歳オーバーの両親のために手配しました。迎えに来てもらってから乗るまでに1時間の待ち時間があったそうです。散策の時間でしょうか?海中の説明は全て英語で英語がわからない両親でもそれなりに楽しめたそうです。
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Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/25 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Donald Owen
I'm afraid the whales were very shy during our particular trip. We did see two on 4/5 occasions but only briefly from a distance. In these circumstances I think it's best to look upon the trip as a pleasure cruise because we were treated to great views of the Western side of Big Island. The crew deserve a mention...always polite and courteous...they looked after everyone with complimentary soft drinks.
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Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/15 |
Reviewed by: HHHH
They did a great job with my young kids. Everyone got in the water and had fun. When the 5 year old was ready to get back on the boat, they took her and let the adults stay in the water. Professional and fun.
So happy you and your family had a good time. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Mahalo Nui Loa!
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/29 |
Reviewed by: Shoko
ハワイ諸島を巡るクルーズで初めてコナに行った時は時間がなく泣く泣く諦めた野生マンタ。ダイバーの今回はマンタを見るためにKeauhouにあるシェラトンホテルのオーシャンビューにステイ。集合場所がホテルの直ぐ側で徒歩5分と便利でした。
ダイビングがいいのかシュノーケリングが良いか迷いましたが、シュノーケリングにして大正解でした。但し、マンタが怖がるのでフィンは使用禁止、ボートから海に入るときには足に引っ掛けるヌードルと呼ばれるフローターを足に付けるように指示されるので、実際には左手でボートに繋がっている照明付きのアルミ製のバーに掴まって右手で動画を撮るといった感じです。照明で集まったプランクトンを回転しながら飲み込んでいくマンタ達は圧巻です。顔スレスレに近づいてきます。あまりに感動的で翌々日にもう1回!ダイバー憧れのマンタにこんな至近距離でお目にかかれるとは感激です。写真は照明があっても暗くマンタは動いているのでなかなか上手に撮れませんでしたが動画はバッチリでした。シーパラダイスのスタッフもフレンドリーで楽しさを倍増させてくれました。シーパラダイスのオフィスはKeauhou ショッピングセンター内のスーパーマーケット付近にあります。朝7時からオープンしてるので朝食を食べた帰りに立ち寄りクーポンを渡したので4時に電話する必要もなくウェットスーツを借りて帰りました。その他必要なギア等はボートに乗ってから渡されます。
11月でしたが全く寒くなく、マンタのサイトから港までほんの5分くらいでした。船着場にあるレストランのトイレで着替えて食事をしました。次回は娘と一緒に行きたいと思っています。
Great pictures! We are so glad you enjoyed your manta ray snorkel experience! We hope to see you on our boat again soon! Safe travels and take care.
-Sea Paradise staff
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Packages: | サンセットプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/19 |
Reviewed by: Mike B
This was truly a unique experience that should be done once. It is kind of creepy being out in the open ocean at night, but that is the exciting part and of course the Manta Rays will not disappoint. After about 25 minutes in the water you've seen enough, but definitely a thrilling 25 minutes.
Mahalo for taking the time to write a review. Were glad you had a good time.
Sea Paradise
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/11/17 |
Activity Date: | 2014/10/23 |
Reviewed by: EPMDiver
Saw lots of beautiful fish! Great crew! Not quite as much fun as scuba, but SOOO much easier than getting wet! Everyone should see the underwater part of Hawaii!
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Packages: | Kona Submarine |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/11/13 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/10 |
Reviewed by: happa
ケアホウショッピングセンターへタクシーで乗り付け、スエットスーツを事務所で借り、着ていった水着の上に着込み、待ってもらってたタクシーで船が停泊しているケアホウ湾へ。
日本人は私とカップルだけ。 不安だったけど、周りの人達を見ていると、どうにかなるもの。船で沖出て、海面に浮かべた梯子状になったロープにみんなでヌードルと呼ぶ浮きを、脇の下から、徐々に足首までおろしシュノーケルをつけ、ライトに寄ってくるマンタを待ちます。まるで、水族館の水槽な中のダイバーになった気分でした。顔や体すれすれに近寄ってくるマンタ、迫力満点です。あの感覚は感動的、スリリング、ぜひ一度は経験する価値は十分あります!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience. Mahalo, Sea Paradise
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Packages: | サンセットプラン |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/11/07 |
Activity Date: | 2014/10/24 |
Reviewed by: amauri santana
i liked all the atracctions and people live arond island. and hotel and foods
Mahalo for writing a review.
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/09/15 |
Activity Date: | 2014/08/22 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ島リピーター
以前オアフ島で参加したことが有りその時は意外にも楽しかったので、自然豊かなハワイ島ならさぞかし沢山の魚が見られるものと思い込んでいたら、期待外れ。
でも、初めての方は楽しめると思います。
桟橋から潜水艦までは5分位と、この点はオアフ島よりも便利です。
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Packages: | 家族でお得!おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/09/13 |
Activity Date: | 2014/08/18 |
Reviewed by: blessed
this is my second manta snokel.
3 yrs ago, I did it at hulakai.
Even though at that time, I had no manta encounter,
I think there is no difference between sea paradase and fairwind.
Steps of sea paradase seems to be more informative. I though.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy you enjoyed the trip.
Mahalo! A Hui Hou
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Helen Valdez
all the staff were friendly and great. The submarine ride was great and educational.
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Packages: | Kona Submarine |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/07/31 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/24 |
Reviewed by: HIDE
8歳の娘と家族3人でマンタ ナイトシュノーケルに参加。結果としては断続的に5枚のマンタがすぐそばまで接近で、娘も大満足でした。
ダイバーの両親としては、ダイビングでマンタに会うまで結構時間かかったのになあ、と思う気持ちもありましたが、あんなに手軽にマンタがそぐそばまで(10cmと離れてない)くるなら一度は参加をお勧めします。
ところで今回当日4時にReconfirmの電話をするも、誰も出ないので、どなたかの投稿にあったようにReconifrmしなくても大丈夫かな、と思いConfirmationに記載の通り夜7時にシーパラダイスに到着したら、集合は6時半でToo Lateだといわれ肝を冷やしました。Confirmationに7時とあったこと、電話したのに誰も電話を取らなかったことなど話したところ、船の同僚に電話を入れてくれ、何とか遅れて乗せてもらいました。
Reconfirmの電話はしたほうがいいのと、Confirmationに7時集合とあったので、VERTRAさんはシーパラダイスと再確認をお願いしたいと思います。
見なさいの投稿にもありますが、小一時間バーにつかまって水面を漂いますので、終了後は娘は体が冷え切ってました。シュノーケル終了後の着替えは温かいものをお勧めします。
この度はご利用ありがとうございます。
ツアーをお楽しみいただけたとの事、とてもうれしく思います。
集合時間に関してですが、バウチャーにも19:00と記載しておりましたが、催行会社に確認したところ現在は18:30でご案内しているとの事でした。ツアーページ更新の遅れによりお客様にはご迷惑をおかけしたこと、深くお詫び申し上げます。
今後は催行会社との確認作業を強化し、正しい情報をお客様にお届けできるよう努めてまいります。
体験談のご投稿ありがとうございました。
VELTRA カスタマーサポートチーム
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Packages: | サンセットプラン |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/19 |
Reviewed by: ryuko
海の透明度が低い気がします。
でも子どもも潜水艦に乗って、魚や沈没船を見れて満足してそうでした。短いかなと思いましたが、子どもには十分そうでした。
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Packages: | 家族でお得!おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/09 |
Reviewed by: helen
This was an amazing experience, the rays swam around gathering up the plankton and came within milimeters of us. The staff were very friendly.
Aloha! Mahalo for taking the time to write a review. We are so happy you enjoyed your Manta Night excursion. We hope to see you the next time your visit the Big Island.
A Hui Hou!
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/07/12 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Simon & Toni
Amazing, awesome, spectacular!!!! Something not to be missed, am experience we highly recommend for everyone
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Packages: | Evening Manta Snorkeling Adventure |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/05 |
Activity Date: | 2014/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Raja Family
the hosts were so friendly and informative...they made the extra effort to make sure we saw dolphins...
just a very exciting, pleasant experience :)
Aloha,
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We are happy you enjoyed coming out with us on the Glass bottom boat, and we hope to see you out with us again soon.
Mahalo,
Ocean Sports Crew
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/05/29 |
Reviewed by: idaliza
It was a great experience for the whole family, great staff, very helpful and informative, we were a bit disapointed because it was cut short.......we realized it after we were off the sub, other than that I recommend it.
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Packages: | Kona Submarine |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/05/20 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Flyin Simon
If you love the ocean and ocean wildlife, you will love this activity as a solo, couple or family. What a fun and exciting trip! Watching the Manta Rays was like watching an underwater ballet. I got some great video footage to capture the experience and to bring home. I did the snorkeling portion but I'm sure if you can scuba dive this would be even more fun! To top it off, they give you hot soup and hot chocolate afterwards! Great fun!
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Packages: | Evening Manta Snorkeling Adventure |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/05/08 |
Activity Date: | 2014/05/02 |
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Aloha Deb~ We are so happy you enjoyed your night out on the water on the manta ray tour! Safe travels, and we hope to see you back again with us here at Sea Paradise.